Widespread protests in Brazil

A protester kicks a gas canister during a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 17, 2013.

Thousands took to the streets in at least eight cities in Brazil, demonstrations that voiced the deep frustrations Brazilians feel about carrying heavy tax burdens but receiving woeful returns in public education, health, security and transportation.

Officers in Rio fired tear gas and rubber bullets when a group of protesters invaded the state legislative assembly and later vandalized and looted properties in the area.

A military police pepper sprays a protester during a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013.

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Students shout slogans during a protest in Brasilia, June 17, 2013.

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Protestors are reflected on the glass of a building, left, as they march in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 17, 2013.

Protests in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities, set off by a 10-cent hike in public transport fares, have clearly moved beyond that issue to tap into widespread frustration in Brazil about a heavy tax burden, politicians widely viewed as corrupt and woeful public education, health and transport systems and come as the nation hosts the Confederations Cup soccer tournament and prepares for next month's papal visit.

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Protestors gather at the Municipal theater during a march in Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month.

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Thousands of students stand in the gardens of the National Congress during a protest in Brasilia, June 17, 2013.

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People demonstrate in front the Municipal Theatre in downtown Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

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A view of protestors in downtown Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

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A demonstrator is assisted after being shot in the leg during clashes in downtown Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

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A vandal throws a chair into a fire during clashes in downtown Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

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Two men look at ATMs destroyed by vandals during clashes in downtown Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

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Riot policemen help a colleague injured during clashes during a protest in front of Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly building, June 17, 2013.

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A riot police officer holds a weapon during clashes in Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

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Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest in front of Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly building, June 17, 2013.

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Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest in front of Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly building, June 17, 2013.

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Protestors push a burning car in front of the State Parliament building in Rio de Janeiro, June 17,2013.

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Demonstrators in front of a burning barricade during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, June 17, 2013.

Officers in Rio fired tear gas and rubber bullets when a group of protesters invaded the state legislative assembly and threw rocks and flares at police.

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Downtown Rio de Janeiro during a massive protest, June 17,2013.

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Students shout slognas during a protest in Brasilia, June 17, 2013.

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Students shout slognas during a protest in Brasilia, June 17, 2013.

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Protesters, one holding a Brazilian flag, burn trash to block a street near the sate legislative assembly building during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 17, 2013.

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A demonstrator confronts a police officer during a protests in front of the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, June 17, 2013.

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A policeman sprays pepper gas at demonstrators during a protest in Brasilia, Brazil, June 15, 2013.

About 1,000 protesters complaining about the high cost of staging the World Cup demonstrated in front of the National Stadium in Brasilia just hours before Brazil played Japan in the opening match of the Confederations Cup on Saturday, police said.